I've never wanted to leave. I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well.

First is first. That's the way I was brought up. Second or third are nowhere.

I've got two girls. I like to play golf. Apart from that there's not a lot goes on in my life. So I am boring, aren't I?

I've got a great life that I really enjoy. But there is something chewing at me inside: that adrenaline rush from football, I miss that.

Andy Carroll will cause anyone problems and I don't see a problem in that

You have to go out onto the pitch feeling good about yourself. That can give you that extra 30 per cent.

I always dreamed about scoring at St. James' Park. I fancied my chances and the ball flew into the net. I was ecstatic.